Desmoplastic cerebral astrocytoma of infancy

Overview

A rare type of brain tumor that occurs in infants. The tumor consists of cancerous astrocytes.

Symptoms

* Seizures * Large head * Developmental regression * Rapid skull growth * Bulging fontanelle * Abnormal sensations * Reduced sensation * Numbness * Weakness * Loss of muscle control * Increased muscle tone * Paralysis

Diagnosis

* Colon & Rectal Cancer: Home Testing o Home Colorectal Cancer Tests o Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Tests

Prognosis

The 'prognosis' of Desmoplastic cerebral astrocytoma of infancy usually refers to the likely outcome of Desmoplastic cerebral astrocytoma of infancy. The prognosis of Desmoplastic cerebral astrocytoma of infancy may include the duration of Desmoplastic cerebral astrocytoma of infancy, chances of complications of Desmoplastic cerebral astrocytoma of infancy, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Desmoplastic cerebral astrocytoma of infancy, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Desmoplastic cerebral astrocytoma of infancy. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.

Treatment

Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy